The pharmaceutical distribution sector is growing year-on-year, According to a recent industry report*, 'reliance on cold chain increases vaccine costs by up to 20%', while another report** projected drugs requiring refrigerated shipping will increase to $401.7bn by 2020, up from $87.1bn in 2012.

Over the last 24 months, we have witnessed market growth and new logistics hubs established around the globe by forwarders and distributors, in order to service and support a more round-the-clock global network for pharmaceutical product supply. Nonetheless, challenges remain with the increasingly fragile biologics product and tightened GDP regulations.

Following the fruitful discussions in 2015, SMi's annual Cold Chain Distribution conference will bring back lively debates and market updates to London, offering the best platform for delegates to stay ahead of this lucrative market!

Save the date to meet with your industry colleagues, regulators and suppliers to keep abreast of market developments!

Tony Wright

Yoram Eshel

Lead Sponsor

World Courier

Lead Sponsors

World Courier is a global specialty logistics company that designs world-class logistics and supply chain programs in complete alignment with our customers’ business goals. Pharmaceutical companies rely on us because they value the peace of mind that comes with our unsurpassed knowledge, global reach and flawless supply chain execution. Each trusted partnership we form with a customer
is deeply rooted in our shared vision of improving global health. With 2,000+ associates in more than 140 offices across the globe, we offer solutions that instil confidence in the on-time, on-temperature delivery of critical products. When trust is absolutely essential, there’s only one choice: World Courier.

View detailsEberspacherSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.eberspacher.com/Eberspaecher UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems GMBH & Co KG. is the market leader in the supply of independent heaters, air conditioning and climate control solutions for all vehicle transport applications. Climate systems combine an independent heater and an air conditioning system to provide fully automatic temperature control in the vehicle ideally suited for GDP compliance applications.
In addition Eberspaecher distribute a wide range of portable refrigerated and heated insulated containers used throughout Europe for the transport of temperature sensitive drugs, vaccines and bio-medical products.

View detailsELPRO Sponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.elpro.com/ELPRO, founded in 1986, is a globally active Swiss provider of solutions for monitoring environmental conditions throughout the supply chain of perishable goods. While the focus is on pharmaceutical, healthcare, biobanking & life-science industry, ELPRO serves a wide range of industries. Whenever temperature, humidity, pressure, or any other environmental condition is key to the quality of products during production, storage or transport: ELPRO cares for efficiency and compliance. Monitoring means to measure, record, and manage data and – based upon stability criteria – assess the data for release or alarm.

View detailsEMBALL’ISOSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.emballiso.comSince 1990, EMBALL’ISO has been successfully assisting pharmaceutical companies in optimizing the global supply chain with the design and manufacture of high performance temperature controlled packaging systems for the transport of temperature sensitive biopharmaceutical products.
EMBALL’ISO is present across 4 continents with 8 production sites (Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Singapore, United Kingdom, United states with ISO 9001 certification) and 80 collection points.
Our product range is extensive and can cover all aspects of thermal and capacity requirements: from the single vial to pallets of products and for temperatures ranging from -80C to below +30C.
Our services include turnkey projects, integrated solutions, monitoring services, reverse logistic and rental program.
EMBALL’ISO deliver quality, everywhere, just like you.

View detailsFinnair CargoSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.finnaircargo.com/Finnair Cargo serves 15 Asian and North American long-haul destinations out of Helsinki, and over 60 destinations in Europe. Finnair's new COOL Nordic Cargo hub, with a 3000 sqm Pharma area opens in May 2017 and the new A350 aircraft will grow Finnair's long-haul cargo capacity by 50% by 2020.

View detailsNEFTAGSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.neftag.com/NEFTAG is an extremely thin and flexible data logger in the format of a visiting card. Using a NFC enabled Smart Phone the NEFTAG can be activated and read. The recorded temperature history can then be uploaded to the cloud for efficient management and company collaboration.

View detailsTestoSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.testo.com/enFor 60 years, Testo has been known for creating innovative measuring solutions made in Germany. In 33 subsidiary companies around the world, 2,750 employees research, develop, produce and market for the high-tech company. Products from Testo help to save time and resources, to protect the environment and the health of humans, and to increase the value of goods and services. The average annual growth is over 10 % since founding in 1957, and the current turnover is more than a quarter of a billion Euros. Testo invests about a tenth of the annual turnover in Research & Development.

View detailsTopa Thermal Sponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.topathermal.comTopa Thermal is a global leading innovator and supplier of thermal systems, designed to support the safe distribution of medicines, vaccines and other life saving healthcare products for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical industries and third party logistics.
We provide a large selection of thermal packaging components and the most comprehensive engineering and testing services available in the industry. Our temperature assurance solutions keep your most valuable and sensitive products within a safe temperature range during transit.
In our design and ISTA™ testing laboratory, we engineer packaging solutions that works for you, meeting your challenges in terms of specific time and temperature requirements.

View detailsTurkish CargoSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.turkishcargo.com.tr/Turkish Cargo, the cargo subdivision of Turkish Airlines, continues to grow with the new investments parallel to Turkish Airlines‘ progress. Today, Turkish Cargo serves its customers with a network consisting more than 295 destinations in 120 countries. By using Turkish Airlines fleet belly capacity , Turkish Cargo provides its customers the most efficient connections to the most important production and commercial centers in the world.
Today, Turkish Cargo’s dedicated cargo destinations number exceed 60 with the new service points. Besides its online destinations, Turkish Cargo serves to its customers with more than 2000 Truck destinations and S.P.A. connections all over the world. As we all know very well; the cargo services, which are one of the main element for Turkish Airlines growth, will grow parallel to passenger services. While opening your business to the world, Turkish Cargo meets your customized needs with utmost high quality in every step.

View detailsva-Q-tecSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.va-Q-tec.com/va-Q-tec is a dynamic high-tech company and has been pioneering the development of innovative solutions in the insulation industry since 2001.
Thermal packaging from va-Q-tec is optimally suited to the deviation-free transportation of temperature sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals; it guarantees the maintenance of the cold chain and offers lasting performance. va-Q-tec offers re-usable and single-use packaging as well as rental and purchase solutions. Sizes are available from 2 litres to 2 US pallet containers.

View detailsYourway TransportSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.yourwaytransport.co.ukYourway Transport is a proven global industry leader in worldwide, pharma-specialist, premium transportation. We are dedicated to providing our clients with best-in-class services and customer care in delivering the expertise and level of attention that our customers demand. We look forward to continued collaboration with our many clients contributing to the overall success of all clinical programs for which we provide shipping services.
Yourway Transport Biopharma Services is the division of YT that specializes in clinical supplies service solutions designed and delivered to increase the quality and efficiency of the clinical trial process. Our solutions include GMP temperature controlled depot storage, packaging and labelling, distribution to sites, samples to lab, global ambient cold chain temperature controlled logistics, QP release, returns and reconciliation for destruction.

Official Media Partner

View detailsGlobal Cold Chain NewsOfficial Media Partnerhttp://www.globalcoldchainnews.comGlobal Cold Chain News is a business intelligence service for temperature-controlled logistics providers in the UK, rest of Europe and globally, giving daily news items, exhibition information and special reports. Supported by a weekly e-newsletter sent out to 4,000 named recipients, since its launch in 2011 the website receives well over 3,000 visitors a month. To subscribe to the newsletter or enquire about advertising, or to subscribe to our magazine Cold Chain News please email tina.massey@globalcoldchainnews.com

Official Associations

View detailsCool Chain AssociationOfficial Associationshttp://coolchain.orgThe CCA is a non-profit organization, founded in 2003, with the aim to reduce wastage and improve the quality, efficiency and value of the temperature sensitive supply chain by facilitating and enabling vertical & horizontal collaboration, education and innovation amongst our members and stakeholders.

View detailsSwiss Biotech AssociationOfficial Associationshttp://www.swissbiotech.org/The Swiss Biotech Association (SBA) is the national industry association for biotechnology, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, agriculture, food, cosmetics, environmental biotechnology, and specialty chemicals. Members are companies active in modern biotechnology, such as R&D, Production, Marketing and Sales, Finance, Services and Consulting. SBA provides a networking platform for Life Science clusters, academic and federal institutions the like. Founded in March 1998, the Association grows steadily.

Supporters

View detailsAbsaveSupportershttp://www.absave.comAbsave.com is the leading savings website for Antibodies and Immunological Products. Search our extensive database of Antibodies, Kits, Proteins & Peptides, Reagents, etc. to find the best savings!

View detailsAmerican LaboratorySupportershttp://www.americanlaboratory.comFor laboratory managers and researchers utilizing analytical chemistry and its applications, seeking knowledge on new technologies, methods, applications, and products, the American Laboratory® publication platform provides comprehensive technology coverage for laboratory professionals at all stages of their careers. Unlike single-channel publications, American Laboratory® is a multidisciplinary resource that engages scientists through print, digital, mobile, multimedia, and social channels to provide practical information and solutions for cutting-edge results. American Laboratory® serves the need of global community of laboratory professionals for communicating relevant technical advances and insights. Globally, American Laboratory® reaches out to subscribers by offering digital distribution plus premium print in North America. Digital communications utilize internet, mobile and social channels.

View detailsAmerican Pharmaceutical ReviewSupportershttp://www.americanpharmaceuticalreview.comStart receiving your free copy today. American Pharmaceutical Review is a review of the drug pipeline from the late discovery phase through manufacturing. American Pharmaceutical Review prides itself on having the most relevant, unbiased and informative editorial in the industry. You will find that all of our editorial is highly technical and written by government agencies, consultants, academics, and large pharmaceuticals companies. American Pharmaceutical Review covers several key topics that are important to drug production:Separations and purification, Drug Delivery, Biopharmaceutical Processing, Biopharmaceutical Development, Formulation development, Manufacturing, Microbiology, Instrumentation, Spectroscopy

View detailsBioChem Adda Supportershttps://www.biochemadda.com/BioChem Adda is a Not-just-for-Profit organization which aims to bring out the most reliable and transparent information about everything related to jobs, careers, education, news, articles, and events from the field of BioSciences and Chemistry!

View detailsBio-ITWorld.comSupportershttp://www.Bio-ITWorld.comWeekly Update newsletter and News Bulletins cover the application of informatics, IT and computer science in biomedical research and drug discovery. As the life sciences become an increasingly quantitative discipline, Bio-IT World provides topical news coverage and analysis of cutting-edge technologies to handle the data deluge in petascale computing and the tools to deliver individualized medicine.

View detailsBioPharm InsightSupportershttp://www.biopharminsight.com
BioPharm Insight is your definitive guide to the global life sciences community. Subscribers take action on forward-looking intelligence uncovered by an independent team of investigative journalists, and make strategic business decisions using the most comprehensive and powerful real-time database of market analytics and key contacts. Featuring an intuitive online interface and exclusive Active IntelT relational content technology, BioPharm Insight provides an unrivaled capability to segment and analyze the industry with detailed and searchable profiles.

View detailsBiosaveSupportershttp://www.Biosave.comBiosave.com brings together the best Life Science promotions, product releases, featured products, publications, videos and events from 100’s of leading Life Science suppliers. Updated 24 hours a day, Biosave is constantly uploading special promotions and exciting product news that you won’t find anywhere else. Our goal is to provide our users with the most exclusive product information to help reach that all important purchasing decision.

View detailsCargo ConnectionsSupportershttp://www.cargoconnections.netCargo Connections was formed in the summer of 2014 and offers Restricted Representation, which means membership will only be offered to a limited number of freight forwarders who offer air, sea and road freight services per country. With a cutting-edge website, Cargo Connections offers innovative membership benefits including a useful Smartphone Service.

View detailsCopybook - PharmaceuticalSupportershttp://www.copybook.com/pharmaceuticalCopybook is a global business network with many pharmaceutical events, exhibitions and seminars. We encourage business-to-business transactions and work tirelessly to gain our customers new business contracts worldwide. You can add events, companies and associations for free. When you are a member, you can add your company to the events listed in order to encourage other visitors to arrange meetings and appointments at those events to facilitate new business contracts. Want to see how we can increase your business network and transactions?
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View detailsDrug Development TechnologySupportershttp://www.drugdevelopment-technology.comDrugdevelopment-technology.com covers every aspect of the drug development and research process, from conception to pre-FDA approval.
Our global network of journalists updates the site with the latest and most significant industry developments. This coverage allows us to provide everyone - from senior management through to research and QA staff – with in-depth reviews of the latest projects, advance notice of new product releases and analysis of the latest procedural and legislative developments.

View detailsDrug Discovery TodaySupportershttp://www.drugdiscoverytoday.com/Drug Discovery Today is one of the most cited review journals in the field of drug discovery, with an impact factor of 6.422.Drug Discovery Today will benefit your research by helping to keep you up-to-date with all of the fast-moving and emerging topics in drug discovery. Each issue is packed full of the latest research news, peer-reviewed articles and comment and opinion from leading research scientists.

View detailsDrug Target ReviewSupportershttp://www.drugtargetreview.comDrug Target Review’s quarterly magazine, website and annual events program provides high quality content with peer-written articles that are submitted exclusively by the world’s most respected scientists in their field. This attracts a committed base of readers, users and delegates made up of senior decision-makers from the life science and drug discovery industries at the top pharmaceutical companies, as well as academics and scientists from the top research institutes across the globe.

View detailsFarmavitaSupportershttp://www.farmavita.net/Farmavita Net is professional community and network of pharmaceutical licensing and business development executives, innovators and researchers Farmavita.Net is the pharmaceutical licensing, technology transfer and regulatory affairs network. We are managing the marketplace of offers and demand for pharmaceutical Dossiers, know-how and technologies. Members of Farmavita.Net network usually find a number of attractive solutions for business development, alliances, joint ventures, co-development and co-marketing of pharmaceutical products. Farmavita.Net is not just a pure Internet portal. We manage a number of regional associates. We are connecting the dynamic network of few hundreds members / pharmaceutical companies interested in license-in and license-out opportunities.

View detailsFreightbook Supportershttp://www.freightbook.netFreightbook is a fast growing online searchable database containing profiles of 1000+ freight forwarders in 140+ countries. Each company can provide comprehensive logistics solutions through their experienced staff who have an in-depth understanding of their local market. To obtain rates and advice on a shipment, please complete our Get A Quote form. Our simple but effective system enables you to obtain advice and pricing from all registered freight agents in the country of origin, thus providing a variety of options.

View detailsGate2BiotechSupportershttp://www.gate2biotech.comGate2Biotech is a portal that unites biotechnological community in Central Europe. It covers all the news in the field of biotechnology. Thanks to the the portal the companies engaged in the field can easily search for research institutions and other partners to solve technical problems they are facing and here they can also present their services offer to potential partners from the Czech Republic and abroad. Gate2Biotech portal serves as a bridge connecting scientific and commercial sector. It incorporates offices and support organizations dedicated to promoting transfer of innovative technologies into a unified communication platform of Czech and international biotechnologies. As a mediator of information it draws attention to biotechnologies and support of their application and transfer into practice. It also functions as a tool for encouraging non-professionals (especially scientists and students) towards innovative business or applied research.

View detailsGBISupportershttp://www.gbihealth.com/GBI is an information, applications, and services company focused on the healthcare industry. Leveraging data from across the healthcare value chain, GBI creates web and mobile applications that enable individuals and organizations to make better decisions and communicate more effectively.

View detailsInderscience PublishersSupportershttp://www.inderscience.comInderscience is a dynamic, leading, independent journal publisher. The company disseminates the latest research across the broad fields of science, engineering and technology; management, public and business administration; environment, ecological economics and sustainable development; computing, ICT and internet/web services, and related areas. Inderscience offers over 35 years' experience in publishing and has succeeded in building a substantial collection approaching 400 high-quality peer-reviewed international research journals in both online and print formats. We offer a variety of ways to keep up-to-date with the latest published leading-edge research while our online collection represents a fully-searchable digital archive of around 60,000 articles.

View detailsInternational Journal of Biomedical Engineering and TechnologySupportershttp://www.inderscience.com/ijbetIJBET addresses cutting-edge research in the multi-disciplinary area of biomedical engineering and technology. Medical science incorporates scientific/technological advances combining to produce more accurate diagnoses, effective treatments with fewer side effects, and improved ability to prevent disease and provide superior-quality healthcare. A key field here is biomedical engineering/technology, offering a synthesis of physical, chemical, mathematical and computational sciences combined with engineering principles to enhance R&D in biology, medicine, behaviour, and health. IJBET includes the Asia-Pacific Chapter in Biomedical Wireless Technology (APC-BWT).

View detailsInternational Journal of BiotechnologySupportershttp://www.inderscience.com/ijbtIJBT provides an international forum and refereed authoritative source of information in the field of Biotechnology and Biotechnics, with emphasis on management and economics, as well as the political and social issues. It aims to disseminate knowledge, provide a learned reference in the field, and establish channels of communication between academic and research experts, policy makers and executives in industry, commerce and investment institutions.

View detailsInternational Journal of Environment and HealthSupportershttp://www.inderscience.com/ijenvhIJEnvH is a fully-refereed scientific journal that provides an international forum for the exchange of information and the advancement of knowledge in the multidisciplinary field of environment and health. The aim of IJEnvH is to stimulate the discussion and communication among scientists, researchers and experts with different background and expertise, involved, at different levels, with the study of environment and health problems.

View detailsInternational Pharmaceutical IndustrySupportershttp://www.ipimediaworld.com IPI gives you an insight into all areas of Biopharm, Medical, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare. IPI provides a proven supportive means of communication to the Pharmaceutical, Bio Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Medical Devices industry, incorporating the latest in research and technology innovations, regulatory guidelines, marketing and communication strategies.

View detailsLabcompareSupportershttp://www.labcompare.comLabcompare is a product of American Laboratory, and is already included in the AL logo on your website. I have attached the standalone Labcompare logo and info is below, but if you do add this one separately, could you exchange the American Lab logo with the one attached?
For laboratory managers and researcher scientists across analytical chemistry and applied sciences who need to find product solutions, advice, and access scientific tools. Labcompare provides an industry-leading, comprehensive, online resource of product information to support the laboratory’s needs. Labcompare supports every step of the buying journey by focusing on core and new product technology, supplies, tips, and buyer’s guides.

View detailsLabsaveSupportershttp://www.labsave.comLabsave is the leading savings website for Laboratory Equipment and Lab Supplies. We work closely with the top suppliers in the world to bring you the best products at the most competitive prices. We are constantly striving to secure the biggest and most exclusive offers that you won’t find anywhere else! http://www.labsave.com/

View detailsLogistics Insight AsiaSupportershttp://www.logasiamag.com/Logistics Insight Asia, published by Contineo Media, is a go-to resource for professionals in manufacturing industries across the region looking to make real and lasting improvements in their companies' supply chain and logistics performance. Unique in its scope of coverage – which goes all the way from top floor supply chain strategies, to software solutions, to tracking technology, right down to handling and storage equipment on the warehouse floor – Logistics Insight Asia targets the needs of executives, managers, and engineers responsible for the various elements of their company’s logistics activities and infrastructure.

View detailsMedical News TodaySupportershttp://www.medicalnewstoday.comMedical News Today is the largest independent medical and health news site on the web - with over 10,000,000 monthly unique users it is ranked number one for medical news on all major search engines. Medical News Today is used by pharmaceutical, biotech and health organizations, advertising agencies, PR companies and vertical ad networks to deliver targeted campaigns to HCPs, patients and caregivers. To find out how Medical News Today can help you to reach the right audience contact peter@medicalnewstoday.com or visit www.medicalnewstoday.com.

View detailsMednousSupportershttp://www.MedNous.comMedNous is a print publication and website about medical innovation in Europe. It carries exclusive interviews with companies that are at the forefront of medical technology, as well as contributor articles from prominent practitioners. Our mission is to identify significant advances in medicine and to explain how this innovation is being commercialised. In doing so, we talk to venture capitalists about what products and platforms they are supporting. We report on how regulators cope with the accelerating pace of innovation. And we regularly cover the latest developments in the discovery and development of new medical concepts in the area of antibodies, vaccines, small molecules, regenerative medicine and nanomedicines. MedNous combines the English word for medicine with the Greek word for intellect. And those with nous are readers of our publication. Visit our website: www.mednous.com

View detailsPackaging-gatewaySupportershttp://www.packaging-gateway.comPackaging executives from around the world use the website to keep abreast of the latest industry developments and make informed purchasing decisions along the entire supply chain. Packaging-gateway.com provides up-to-date industry intelligence through:
•Regularly updated news bulletins and company press releases
•Feature articles written by leading industry figures
•Detailed research reports containing the latest market statistics
•The latest packaging related projects
•White papers containing the latest analysis, insights and technology solutions

View detailsPharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Sourcer (PMPS)Supportershttp://www.samedanltd.com/magazine/15Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Sourcer (PMPS) is a specialist magazine for the pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging and supply chain sectors. Every quarterly edition features articles written by key opinion leaders, ranging from pharmaceutical sponsors and key services providers, to industry associations and regulatory authorities. PMPS combines technological, operational and corporate perspectives on this growing sector, along with industry interviews, event previews and book reviews.
Now you can also read PMPS on the go with the new Samedan app. Click here to download it now for your iPhone or iPad: http://bit.ly/IJECug

View detailsPharmaceutical OutsourcingSupportershttp://www.pharmoutsourcing.comPharmaceutical Outsourcing, the journal dedicated to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical contract services. With regular sections on contract manufacturing, contract research, contract packaging, formulation/development services, contract analytical testing, APIs, stability testing, clinical research and other areas, we bring the most complete coverage of trends and issues in the industry to our 15,000 readers in North America.

View detailsPharmaceutical TechnologySupportershttp://www.pharmaceutical-technology.comPharmaceutical-technology.com is the only website focusing specifically on issues relevant to pharmaceutical professionals working with technology, be it development, engineering, IT or production. Pharmaceutical-technology.com brings you the latest in industry projects and updates, along with the news, views and trends that leading professionals – from senior executives to manufacturing managers and heads of procurement – require to stay on top of their field.

View detailsPharmalicensingSupportershttp://www.pharmalicensing.comPharmalicensing (www.pharmalicensing.com) is the premier biopharmaceutical Open Innovation resource designed for professionals involved with partnering, licensing and business development worldwide.
Actively supporting all forms of partnering and in- and out-licensing activities, Pharmalicensing utilizes the unique Partnering Search service and its global network of industry experts to enable companies to identify and engage with appropriate partners around the world.
Pharmalicensing, and its sister service Medical Device Licensing (www.medicaldevicelicensingcom) are actively utilized by over 200,000 industry professionals each month. Pharmalicensing is a division of IP Technology Exchange, Inc.

View detailsPharmalicensingSupportershttp://www.pharmalicensing.comPharmalicensing (www.pharmalicensing.com) is the premier biopharmaceutical Open Innovation resource designed for professionals involved with partnering, licensing and business development worldwide.
Actively supporting all forms of partnering and in- and out-licensing activities, Pharmalicensing utilizes the unique Partnering Search service and its global network of industry experts to enable companies to identify and engage with appropriate partners around the world.
Pharmalicensing, and its sister service Medical Device Licensing (www.medicaldevicelicensingcom) are actively utilized by over 200,000 industry professionals each month. Pharmalicensing is a division of IP Technology Exchange, Inc.

View detailspharmaphorumSupportershttp://www.pharmaphorum.compharmaphorum drives innovation within the pharmaceutical industry, by bringing healthcare together through a suite of media services that help produce and disseminate thought leadership, combined with an online platform for communicating messages to a global audience.Visit www.pharmaphorum.com

View detailsPharmaVOICESupportershttp://www.pharmavoice.comPharmaVOICE magazine, and its supporting VIEW publications, provide commentary about the challenges and trends impacting the life-sciences industry, covering a range of issues from molecule through market. PharmaVOICE's more than 41,000 U.S.-based subscribers are also kept abreast of the latest trends through additional media resources, including WebSeminars, Podcasts, Videocasts, and White Papers.

View detailsPMRSupportershttp://www.pmrcorporate.comPMR (www.pmrcorporate.com) is a British-American company providing market information, advice and services to international businesses interested in Central and Eastern European countries as well as other emerging markets. PMR's key areas of operation include business publications (through PMR Publications), consultancy (through PMR Consulting) and market research (through PMR Research ). Being present on the market since 1995, offering high international standards in projects and publications, as well as providing one of the most frequently visited and top-ranked websites, PMR is one of the largest companies of its type in the region.

View detailsProject Cargo NetworkSupportershttp://www.projectcargonetwork.comProject Cargo Network (PCN) was formed in August 2010, as an organisation dedicated to the world's top project cargo and heavy lift specialists who want to increase their business by either referring one another or doing business directly with one another. The network is now an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified association with over 235 Members located in 105+ countries.

View detailsSamedanSupportershttp://www.samedanltd.com/magazine/13.International Clinical Trials (ICT) is a quarterly magazine edited by Dr Graham Hughes, and written by specialists at the forefront of clinical research. ICT’s coverage of operational developments ranges from adaptive designs in early phase trials through to post marketing research. ICT’s targeted readership consists of key decision makers across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, along with contract partners and consultants. The magazine is distributed to pharmaceutical professionals in Europe and North America, and is accessed globally online. Read the latest issues, explore the ICT archive and subscribe at www.samedanltd.com/magazine/13.

View detailsSelect ScienceSupportershttp://www.selectscience.net/SelectScience is an independent, online information resource for the worldwide scientific community, and the home of trusted information for laboratory scientists. Discover impartial, expert opinion and trusted reviews about latest laboratory equipment and techniques; plus videos, application notes and science news from around the world. Become a member for free today.

View detailsSupplyChainBrainSupportershttp://www.supplychainbrain.comSupplyChainBrain, the world’s most comprehensive supply chain management information resource, is accessed year round through a wide range of ever evolving multi-media formats by hundreds of thousands of senior level industry executives. In addition to addressing the fundamental principles of supply-chain management, SupplyChainBrain identifies emerging trends, technologies and best practices, forward thinking ideas and cutting-edge solutions-and continues to write and report about these as they evolve and mature.

View detailsTechnology NetworksSupportershttp://go.technologynetworks.com/subscribe-to-newslettersFounded in 2000, Technology Networks is established as the leading news provider for life science and drug discovery professionals. In addition, we provide unique content including webcasts, videos, application notes and posters from recent conferences. Our portfolio now includes around 30 focussed scientific communities, all of which are accessible free of charge within TechnologyNetworks.com

View detailsThe CoolstarSupportershttp://theloadstar.co.uk/the-coolstarThe Coolstar is an online information resource for all those involved in the transport, storage and distribution of goods and products that have refrigerated and controlled atmosphere handling requirements.
Read by shippers, forwarders, logistics providers, carriers, ports and airports, The Coolstar connects through information. We provide breaking stories, original comment, news and research – as well as the best stories from around the world.
The Coolstar is published by The Loadstar Media Ltd.

View detailsThe LoadstarSupportershttp://thecoolstar.comThe Coolstar is a new online information resource for all those involved in the transport, storage and distribution of goods and products that have refrigerated and controlled atmosphere handling requirements. Read by shippers, forwarders, logistics providers, carriers, ports and airports, The Coolstar connects through information. We provide breaking stories, original comment, news and research – as well as the best stories from around the world.

View detailsUniversal Freight Organisation Supportershttp://www.ufofreight.comUniversal Freight Organisation (UFO) was formed in January 2000 and today the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified association boasts representation in 120+ countries. UFO are proud to have maintained a ‘One Member per Country’ policy (with the exception of USA and China), making them one of the only remaining exclusive freight forwarder networks in the world.

Eberspacher

Eberspaecher UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems GMBH & Co KG. is the market leader in the supply of independent heaters, air conditioning and climate control solutions for all vehicle transport applications. Climate systems combine an independent heater and an air conditioning system to provide fully automatic temperature control in the vehicle ideally suited for GDP compliance applications.
In addition Eberspaecher distribute a wide range of portable refrigerated and heated insulated containers used throughout Europe for the transport of temperature sensitive drugs, vaccines and bio-medical products.

ELPRO

ELPRO, founded in 1986, is a globally active Swiss provider of solutions for monitoring environmental conditions throughout the supply chain of perishable goods. While the focus is on pharmaceutical, healthcare, biobanking & life-science industry, ELPRO serves a wide range of industries. Whenever temperature, humidity, pressure, or any other environmental condition is key to the quality of products during production, storage or transport: ELPRO cares for efficiency and compliance. Monitoring means to measure, record, and manage data and – based upon stability criteria – assess the data for release or alarm.

EMBALL’ISO

Since 1990, EMBALL’ISO has been successfully assisting pharmaceutical companies in optimizing the global supply chain with the design and manufacture of high performance temperature controlled packaging systems for the transport of temperature sensitive biopharmaceutical products.
EMBALL’ISO is present across 4 continents with 8 production sites (Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Singapore, United Kingdom, United states with ISO 9001 certification) and 80 collection points.
Our product range is extensive and can cover all aspects of thermal and capacity requirements: from the single vial to pallets of products and for temperatures ranging from -80C to below +30C.
Our services include turnkey projects, integrated solutions, monitoring services, reverse logistic and rental program.
EMBALL’ISO deliver quality, everywhere, just like you.

Finnair Cargo

Finnair Cargo serves 15 Asian and North American long-haul destinations out of Helsinki, and over 60 destinations in Europe. Finnair's new COOL Nordic Cargo hub, with a 3000 sqm Pharma area opens in May 2017 and the new A350 aircraft will grow Finnair's long-haul cargo capacity by 50% by 2020.

NEFTAG

NEFTAG is an extremely thin and flexible data logger in the format of a visiting card. Using a NFC enabled Smart Phone the NEFTAG can be activated and read. The recorded temperature history can then be uploaded to the cloud for efficient management and company collaboration.

Testo

For 60 years, Testo has been known for creating innovative measuring solutions made in Germany. In 33 subsidiary companies around the world, 2,750 employees research, develop, produce and market for the high-tech company. Products from Testo help to save time and resources, to protect the environment and the health of humans, and to increase the value of goods and services. The average annual growth is over 10 % since founding in 1957, and the current turnover is more than a quarter of a billion Euros. Testo invests about a tenth of the annual turnover in Research & Development.

Topa Thermal

Topa Thermal is a global leading innovator and supplier of thermal systems, designed to support the safe distribution of medicines, vaccines and other life saving healthcare products for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical industries and third party logistics.
We provide a large selection of thermal packaging components and the most comprehensive engineering and testing services available in the industry. Our temperature assurance solutions keep your most valuable and sensitive products within a safe temperature range during transit.
In our design and ISTA™ testing laboratory, we engineer packaging solutions that works for you, meeting your challenges in terms of specific time and temperature requirements.

Turkish Cargo

Turkish Cargo, the cargo subdivision of Turkish Airlines, continues to grow with the new investments parallel to Turkish Airlines‘ progress. Today, Turkish Cargo serves its customers with a network consisting more than 295 destinations in 120 countries. By using Turkish Airlines fleet belly capacity , Turkish Cargo provides its customers the most efficient connections to the most important production and commercial centers in the world.
Today, Turkish Cargo’s dedicated cargo destinations number exceed 60 with the new service points. Besides its online destinations, Turkish Cargo serves to its customers with more than 2000 Truck destinations and S.P.A. connections all over the world. As we all know very well; the cargo services, which are one of the main element for Turkish Airlines growth, will grow parallel to passenger services. While opening your business to the world, Turkish Cargo meets your customized needs with utmost high quality in every step.

va-Q-tec

va-Q-tec is a dynamic high-tech company and has been pioneering the development of innovative solutions in the insulation industry since 2001.
Thermal packaging from va-Q-tec is optimally suited to the deviation-free transportation of temperature sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals; it guarantees the maintenance of the cold chain and offers lasting performance. va-Q-tec offers re-usable and single-use packaging as well as rental and purchase solutions. Sizes are available from 2 litres to 2 US pallet containers.

Yourway Transport

Yourway Transport is a proven global industry leader in worldwide, pharma-specialist, premium transportation. We are dedicated to providing our clients with best-in-class services and customer care in delivering the expertise and level of attention that our customers demand. We look forward to continued collaboration with our many clients contributing to the overall success of all clinical programs for which we provide shipping services.
Yourway Transport Biopharma Services is the division of YT that specializes in clinical supplies service solutions designed and delivered to increase the quality and efficiency of the clinical trial process. Our solutions include GMP temperature controlled depot storage, packaging and labelling, distribution to sites, samples to lab, global ambient cold chain temperature controlled logistics, QP release, returns and reconciliation for destruction.

Media Partners

Global Cold Chain News

Global Cold Chain News is a business intelligence service for temperature-controlled logistics providers in the UK, rest of Europe and globally, giving daily news items, exhibition information and special reports. Supported by a weekly e-newsletter sent out to 4,000 named recipients, since its launch in 2011 the website receives well over 3,000 visitors a month. To subscribe to the newsletter or enquire about advertising, or to subscribe to our magazine Cold Chain News please email tina.massey@globalcoldchainnews.com

Media Partners

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain, the world’s most comprehensive supply chain management information resource, is accessed year round through a wide range of ever evolving multi-media formats by hundreds of thousands of senior level industry executives. In addition to addressing the fundamental principles of supply-chain management, SupplyChainBrain identifies emerging trends, technologies and best practices, forward thinking ideas and cutting-edge solutions-and continues to write and report about these as they evolve and mature.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Sourcer (PMPS)

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Sourcer (PMPS) is a specialist magazine for the pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging and supply chain sectors. Every quarterly edition features articles written by key opinion leaders, ranging from pharmaceutical sponsors and key services providers, to industry associations and regulatory authorities. PMPS combines technological, operational and corporate perspectives on this growing sector, along with industry interviews, event previews and book reviews.
Now you can also read PMPS on the go with the new Samedan app. Click here to download it now for your iPhone or iPad: http://bit.ly/IJECug

The Coolstar

The Coolstar is an online information resource for all those involved in the transport, storage and distribution of goods and products that have refrigerated and controlled atmosphere handling requirements.
Read by shippers, forwarders, logistics providers, carriers, ports and airports, The Coolstar connects through information. We provide breaking stories, original comment, news and research – as well as the best stories from around the world.
The Coolstar is published by The Loadstar Media Ltd.

Copybook - Pharmaceutical

Copybook is a global business network with many pharmaceutical events, exhibitions and seminars. We encourage business-to-business transactions and work tirelessly to gain our customers new business contracts worldwide. You can add events, companies and associations for free. When you are a member, you can add your company to the events listed in order to encourage other visitors to arrange meetings and appointments at those events to facilitate new business contracts. Want to see how we can increase your business network and transactions?
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Select Science

SelectScience is an independent, online information resource for the worldwide scientific community, and the home of trusted information for laboratory scientists. Discover impartial, expert opinion and trusted reviews about latest laboratory equipment and techniques; plus videos, application notes and science news from around the world. Become a member for free today.

GBI

GBI is an information, applications, and services company focused on the healthcare industry. Leveraging data from across the healthcare value chain, GBI creates web and mobile applications that enable individuals and organizations to make better decisions and communicate more effectively.

Freightbook

Freightbook is a fast growing online searchable database containing profiles of 1000+ freight forwarders in 140+ countries. Each company can provide comprehensive logistics solutions through their experienced staff who have an in-depth understanding of their local market. To obtain rates and advice on a shipment, please complete our Get A Quote form. Our simple but effective system enables you to obtain advice and pricing from all registered freight agents in the country of origin, thus providing a variety of options.

Labcompare

Labcompare is a product of American Laboratory, and is already included in the AL logo on your website. I have attached the standalone Labcompare logo and info is below, but if you do add this one separately, could you exchange the American Lab logo with the one attached?
For laboratory managers and researcher scientists across analytical chemistry and applied sciences who need to find product solutions, advice, and access scientific tools. Labcompare provides an industry-leading, comprehensive, online resource of product information to support the laboratory’s needs. Labcompare supports every step of the buying journey by focusing on core and new product technology, supplies, tips, and buyer’s guides.

International Journal of Biotechnology

IJBT provides an international forum and refereed authoritative source of information in the field of Biotechnology and Biotechnics, with emphasis on management and economics, as well as the political and social issues. It aims to disseminate knowledge, provide a learned reference in the field, and establish channels of communication between academic and research experts, policy makers and executives in industry, commerce and investment institutions.

Logistics Insight Asia

Logistics Insight Asia, published by Contineo Media, is a go-to resource for professionals in manufacturing industries across the region looking to make real and lasting improvements in their companies' supply chain and logistics performance. Unique in its scope of coverage – which goes all the way from top floor supply chain strategies, to software solutions, to tracking technology, right down to handling and storage equipment on the warehouse floor – Logistics Insight Asia targets the needs of executives, managers, and engineers responsible for the various elements of their company’s logistics activities and infrastructure.

Gate2Biotech

Gate2Biotech is a portal that unites biotechnological community in Central Europe. It covers all the news in the field of biotechnology. Thanks to the the portal the companies engaged in the field can easily search for research institutions and other partners to solve technical problems they are facing and here they can also present their services offer to potential partners from the Czech Republic and abroad. Gate2Biotech portal serves as a bridge connecting scientific and commercial sector. It incorporates offices and support organizations dedicated to promoting transfer of innovative technologies into a unified communication platform of Czech and international biotechnologies. As a mediator of information it draws attention to biotechnologies and support of their application and transfer into practice. It also functions as a tool for encouraging non-professionals (especially scientists and students) towards innovative business or applied research.

International Journal of Environment and Health

IJEnvH is a fully-refereed scientific journal that provides an international forum for the exchange of information and the advancement of knowledge in the multidisciplinary field of environment and health. The aim of IJEnvH is to stimulate the discussion and communication among scientists, researchers and experts with different background and expertise, involved, at different levels, with the study of environment and health problems.

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical-technology.com is the only website focusing specifically on issues relevant to pharmaceutical professionals working with technology, be it development, engineering, IT or production. Pharmaceutical-technology.com brings you the latest in industry projects and updates, along with the news, views and trends that leading professionals – from senior executives to manufacturing managers and heads of procurement – require to stay on top of their field.

Project Cargo Network

Project Cargo Network (PCN) was formed in August 2010, as an organisation dedicated to the world's top project cargo and heavy lift specialists who want to increase their business by either referring one another or doing business directly with one another. The network is now an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified association with over 235 Members located in 105+ countries.

American Pharmaceutical Review

Start receiving your free copy today. American Pharmaceutical Review is a review of the drug pipeline from the late discovery phase through manufacturing. American Pharmaceutical Review prides itself on having the most relevant, unbiased and informative editorial in the industry. You will find that all of our editorial is highly technical and written by government agencies, consultants, academics, and large pharmaceuticals companies. American Pharmaceutical Review covers several key topics that are important to drug production:Separations and purification, Drug Delivery, Biopharmaceutical Processing, Biopharmaceutical Development, Formulation development, Manufacturing, Microbiology, Instrumentation, Spectroscopy

Samedan

International Clinical Trials (ICT) is a quarterly magazine edited by Dr Graham Hughes, and written by specialists at the forefront of clinical research. ICT’s coverage of operational developments ranges from adaptive designs in early phase trials through to post marketing research. ICT’s targeted readership consists of key decision makers across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, along with contract partners and consultants. The magazine is distributed to pharmaceutical professionals in Europe and North America, and is accessed globally online. Read the latest issues, explore the ICT archive and subscribe at www.samedanltd.com/magazine/13.

Bio-ITWorld.com

Weekly Update newsletter and News Bulletins cover the application of informatics, IT and computer science in biomedical research and drug discovery. As the life sciences become an increasingly quantitative discipline, Bio-IT World provides topical news coverage and analysis of cutting-edge technologies to handle the data deluge in petascale computing and the tools to deliver individualized medicine.

Drug Discovery Today

Drug Discovery Today is one of the most cited review journals in the field of drug discovery, with an impact factor of 6.422.Drug Discovery Today will benefit your research by helping to keep you up-to-date with all of the fast-moving and emerging topics in drug discovery. Each issue is packed full of the latest research news, peer-reviewed articles and comment and opinion from leading research scientists.

Drug Target Review

Drug Target Review’s quarterly magazine, website and annual events program provides high quality content with peer-written articles that are submitted exclusively by the world’s most respected scientists in their field. This attracts a committed base of readers, users and delegates made up of senior decision-makers from the life science and drug discovery industries at the top pharmaceutical companies, as well as academics and scientists from the top research institutes across the globe.

Universal Freight Organisation

Universal Freight Organisation (UFO) was formed in January 2000 and today the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified association boasts representation in 120+ countries. UFO are proud to have maintained a ‘One Member per Country’ policy (with the exception of USA and China), making them one of the only remaining exclusive freight forwarder networks in the world.

BioPharm Insight

BioPharm Insight is your definitive guide to the global life sciences community. Subscribers take action on forward-looking intelligence uncovered by an independent team of investigative journalists, and make strategic business decisions using the most comprehensive and powerful real-time database of market analytics and key contacts. Featuring an intuitive online interface and exclusive Active IntelT relational content technology, BioPharm Insight provides an unrivaled capability to segment and analyze the industry with detailed and searchable profiles.

Pharmalicensing

Pharmalicensing (www.pharmalicensing.com) is the premier biopharmaceutical Open Innovation resource designed for professionals involved with partnering, licensing and business development worldwide.
Actively supporting all forms of partnering and in- and out-licensing activities, Pharmalicensing utilizes the unique Partnering Search service and its global network of industry experts to enable companies to identify and engage with appropriate partners around the world.
Pharmalicensing, and its sister service Medical Device Licensing (www.medicaldevicelicensingcom) are actively utilized by over 200,000 industry professionals each month. Pharmalicensing is a division of IP Technology Exchange, Inc.

American Laboratory

For laboratory managers and researchers utilizing analytical chemistry and its applications, seeking knowledge on new technologies, methods, applications, and products, the American Laboratory® publication platform provides comprehensive technology coverage for laboratory professionals at all stages of their careers. Unlike single-channel publications, American Laboratory® is a multidisciplinary resource that engages scientists through print, digital, mobile, multimedia, and social channels to provide practical information and solutions for cutting-edge results. American Laboratory® serves the need of global community of laboratory professionals for communicating relevant technical advances and insights. Globally, American Laboratory® reaches out to subscribers by offering digital distribution plus premium print in North America. Digital communications utilize internet, mobile and social channels.

Mednous

MedNous is a print publication and website about medical innovation in Europe. It carries exclusive interviews with companies that are at the forefront of medical technology, as well as contributor articles from prominent practitioners. Our mission is to identify significant advances in medicine and to explain how this innovation is being commercialised. In doing so, we talk to venture capitalists about what products and platforms they are supporting. We report on how regulators cope with the accelerating pace of innovation. And we regularly cover the latest developments in the discovery and development of new medical concepts in the area of antibodies, vaccines, small molecules, regenerative medicine and nanomedicines. MedNous combines the English word for medicine with the Greek word for intellect. And those with nous are readers of our publication. Visit our website: www.mednous.com

Farmavita

Farmavita Net is professional community and network of pharmaceutical licensing and business development executives, innovators and researchers Farmavita.Net is the pharmaceutical licensing, technology transfer and regulatory affairs network. We are managing the marketplace of offers and demand for pharmaceutical Dossiers, know-how and technologies. Members of Farmavita.Net network usually find a number of attractive solutions for business development, alliances, joint ventures, co-development and co-marketing of pharmaceutical products. Farmavita.Net is not just a pure Internet portal. We manage a number of regional associates. We are connecting the dynamic network of few hundreds members / pharmaceutical companies interested in license-in and license-out opportunities.

Medical News Today

Medical News Today is the largest independent medical and health news site on the web - with over 10,000,000 monthly unique users it is ranked number one for medical news on all major search engines. Medical News Today is used by pharmaceutical, biotech and health organizations, advertising agencies, PR companies and vertical ad networks to deliver targeted campaigns to HCPs, patients and caregivers. To find out how Medical News Today can help you to reach the right audience contact peter@medicalnewstoday.com or visit www.medicalnewstoday.com.

Labsave

Labsave is the leading savings website for Laboratory Equipment and Lab Supplies. We work closely with the top suppliers in the world to bring you the best products at the most competitive prices. We are constantly striving to secure the biggest and most exclusive offers that you won’t find anywhere else! http://www.labsave.com/

BioChem Adda

BioChem Adda is a Not-just-for-Profit organization which aims to bring out the most reliable and transparent information about everything related to jobs, careers, education, news, articles, and events from the field of BioSciences and Chemistry!

PharmaVOICE

PharmaVOICE magazine, and its supporting VIEW publications, provide commentary about the challenges and trends impacting the life-sciences industry, covering a range of issues from molecule through market. PharmaVOICE's more than 41,000 U.S.-based subscribers are also kept abreast of the latest trends through additional media resources, including WebSeminars, Podcasts, Videocasts, and White Papers.

Pharmalicensing

Pharmalicensing (www.pharmalicensing.com) is the premier biopharmaceutical Open Innovation resource designed for professionals involved with partnering, licensing and business development worldwide.
Actively supporting all forms of partnering and in- and out-licensing activities, Pharmalicensing utilizes the unique Partnering Search service and its global network of industry experts to enable companies to identify and engage with appropriate partners around the world.
Pharmalicensing, and its sister service Medical Device Licensing (www.medicaldevicelicensingcom) are actively utilized by over 200,000 industry professionals each month. Pharmalicensing is a division of IP Technology Exchange, Inc.

PMR

PMR (www.pmrcorporate.com) is a British-American company providing market information, advice and services to international businesses interested in Central and Eastern European countries as well as other emerging markets. PMR's key areas of operation include business publications (through PMR Publications), consultancy (through PMR Consulting) and market research (through PMR Research ). Being present on the market since 1995, offering high international standards in projects and publications, as well as providing one of the most frequently visited and top-ranked websites, PMR is one of the largest companies of its type in the region.

Technology Networks

Founded in 2000, Technology Networks is established as the leading news provider for life science and drug discovery professionals. In addition, we provide unique content including webcasts, videos, application notes and posters from recent conferences. Our portfolio now includes around 30 focussed scientific communities, all of which are accessible free of charge within TechnologyNetworks.com

The Loadstar

The Coolstar is a new online information resource for all those involved in the transport, storage and distribution of goods and products that have refrigerated and controlled atmosphere handling requirements. Read by shippers, forwarders, logistics providers, carriers, ports and airports, The Coolstar connects through information. We provide breaking stories, original comment, news and research – as well as the best stories from around the world.

Pharmaceutical Outsourcing

Pharmaceutical Outsourcing, the journal dedicated to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical contract services. With regular sections on contract manufacturing, contract research, contract packaging, formulation/development services, contract analytical testing, APIs, stability testing, clinical research and other areas, we bring the most complete coverage of trends and issues in the industry to our 15,000 readers in North America.

pharmaphorum

pharmaphorum drives innovation within the pharmaceutical industry, by bringing healthcare together through a suite of media services that help produce and disseminate thought leadership, combined with an online platform for communicating messages to a global audience.Visit www.pharmaphorum.com

Inderscience Publishers

Inderscience is a dynamic, leading, independent journal publisher. The company disseminates the latest research across the broad fields of science, engineering and technology; management, public and business administration; environment, ecological economics and sustainable development; computing, ICT and internet/web services, and related areas. Inderscience offers over 35 years' experience in publishing and has succeeded in building a substantial collection approaching 400 high-quality peer-reviewed international research journals in both online and print formats. We offer a variety of ways to keep up-to-date with the latest published leading-edge research while our online collection represents a fully-searchable digital archive of around 60,000 articles.

Cargo Connections

Cargo Connections was formed in the summer of 2014 and offers Restricted Representation, which means membership will only be offered to a limited number of freight forwarders who offer air, sea and road freight services per country. With a cutting-edge website, Cargo Connections offers innovative membership benefits including a useful Smartphone Service.

Drug Development Technology

Drugdevelopment-technology.com covers every aspect of the drug development and research process, from conception to pre-FDA approval.
Our global network of journalists updates the site with the latest and most significant industry developments. This coverage allows us to provide everyone - from senior management through to research and QA staff – with in-depth reviews of the latest projects, advance notice of new product releases and analysis of the latest procedural and legislative developments.

International Pharmaceutical Industry

IPI gives you an insight into all areas of Biopharm, Medical, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare. IPI provides a proven supportive means of communication to the Pharmaceutical, Bio Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Medical Devices industry, incorporating the latest in research and technology innovations, regulatory guidelines, marketing and communication strategies.

International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology

IJBET addresses cutting-edge research in the multi-disciplinary area of biomedical engineering and technology. Medical science incorporates scientific/technological advances combining to produce more accurate diagnoses, effective treatments with fewer side effects, and improved ability to prevent disease and provide superior-quality healthcare. A key field here is biomedical engineering/technology, offering a synthesis of physical, chemical, mathematical and computational sciences combined with engineering principles to enhance R&D in biology, medicine, behaviour, and health. IJBET includes the Asia-Pacific Chapter in Biomedical Wireless Technology (APC-BWT).

Biosave

Biosave.com brings together the best Life Science promotions, product releases, featured products, publications, videos and events from 100’s of leading Life Science suppliers. Updated 24 hours a day, Biosave is constantly uploading special promotions and exciting product news that you won’t find anywhere else. Our goal is to provide our users with the most exclusive product information to help reach that all important purchasing decision.

Official Associations

Cool Chain Association

The CCA is a non-profit organization, founded in 2003, with the aim to reduce wastage and improve the quality, efficiency and value of the temperature sensitive supply chain by facilitating and enabling vertical & horizontal collaboration, education and innovation amongst our members and stakeholders.

Swiss Biotech Association

The Swiss Biotech Association (SBA) is the national industry association for biotechnology, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, agriculture, food, cosmetics, environmental biotechnology, and specialty chemicals. Members are companies active in modern biotechnology, such as R&D, Production, Marketing and Sales, Finance, Services and Consulting. SBA provides a networking platform for Life Science clusters, academic and federal institutions the like. Founded in March 1998, the Association grows steadily.

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WHAT IS CPD?

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy,
which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and
structured. The most common definition is:

‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional
competence’

CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and
Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular
CPD activities.

Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do
not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to
be upheld.

CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor
led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured
reading.

CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with
a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their
members to undertake CPD.

For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked
to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members
undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards,
legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide
online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’
or ‘Output’ based.

‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve
within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such
as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number
required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of
learning.

‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning
goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives.
These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training
courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD
through their preferred mode of learning.

As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SMI Group can provide an indication
of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately
the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly
in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

GLOBAL CPD

Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces
and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD
is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

CPD Certificates

We can provide a certificate for all our accredited events. To request a CPD certificate for a conference , workshop, master classes you have attended please email events@smi-online.co.uk